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F867 LJN

1988 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,514 mi
Last recorded214,514 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF867 LJN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2007 214,514 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 213,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 198,267 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

lpg pipe rubing on inlet manifold

oil light flashing on tick over

Fail 13 Feb 2006 198,267 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

lpg pipe rubing on inlet manifold

oil light flashing on tick over

play in steering box

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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F867 LJN is a 1988 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 146,259 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F867 LJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F867 LJN?

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What year was F867 LJN registered?

F867 LJN is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is F867 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F867 LJN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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